Commodities (Crude Oil & Copper) & Macro Outlook

In US Stock Market News, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index plunged 2.15% on Friday as major semiconductor stocks suffered heavy losses. AMD, Intel, and Micron Technology all recorded declines of over 5%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped nearly 4%, extending its losing streak to 8

According to CBS interview today, U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that American gasoline prices would be twice as high without the U.S. Navy ensuring the safe passage of oil and natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz. "Gas prices are too high now, but if the Navy doesn't secure the flow, price

In US Stock Market News on Tue, Sep 1 2026, the three major US stock indexes closed in the red, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average shedding 419.02 points or 0.79% to finish at 52,766.88 (12:00 PM IST approximately). The S&P 500 declined 0.71% to 7,631.47, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.03% to

According to TASS, Russian Deputy PM Novak said today (October 18) that Russia consumes 3.5 to 4 million tons of diesel monthly and has a similar surplus available for export. Novak stated the country supplies the additional 3.5 million tons to global markets and can export diesel to the U.S.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, on October 18, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains on the negotiation table. Araghchi previously stated that Iran had conveyed a plan to reopen the waterway to the United States through

According to Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez, on October 18, the country expects approximately $76 billion in investment for oil and natural gas development over the next five years within a framework of recent agreements. This includes a bilateral agreement with the United States

According to Jin10, on October 18, Iran's Foreign Minister stated that the plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains effective. If the United States complies with Iran's conditions, the strait could be reopened within six days, with negotiations resuming on the seventh day.

According to Chinese Customs data released on October 18, China's refined oil exports rose 39.4% year-over-year in September, with output reaching 7.16 million tons and growing 19% month-over-month. The increase reflects tightening global supplies due to conflicts in the Middle East and

According to Bank of America report on October 16, India's wholesale price inflation surged to 11.4% year-over-year in September, marking a 49-month high, with price pressures broadening from food to other sectors. Consumer price inflation rose to 5.5%, a 23-month peak primarily driven by food price

According to Guru Club, on October 18, India's government ordered state-run fuel retailers to stop purchasing ethanol made from sugar and sugarcane, effective November 1. The ban aims to ease supply pressures amid drought-driven sugarcane shortages and soaring global sugar prices triggered by El

According to Ukrainian President Zelensky, Russia conducted 76 attacks on Ukraine's energy, oil, and natural gas sectors over the past week.

US President Donald Trump defended his decision to suspend Russia sanctions as beneficial to America and the world during a fundraiser at his Mar-a-Lago residence on the 17th, one day after signing an executive order halting implementation of the Graham Act on the night of the 16th. Secretary of

According to AP News and other foreign media, President Trump signed an executive order on October 17 suspending the implementation of Russia sanctions that Congress had passed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a 60-day review period to assess the economic impact of the sanctions and

According to the Financial Times, as of October 18, Russian shadow tankers in the Black Sea are employing coordinated positioning system deception to hide navigation tracks and protect vessels from attacks. At least 12 sanctioned oil tankers appear to use identical equipment, transmitting false and

According to St. Petersburg Governor Beglov, Ukrainian drones struck the city's oil terminal early on October 18, triggering fires. No casualties have been reported. The attack also damaged civilian infrastructure across four districts of the city, with emergency services conducting firefighting

US Stock Market News showed significant pressure Wednesday as the S&P 500 fell 0.8 per cent after the yield on the 10-year Treasury jumped to 5.10 per cent from 4.96 per cent late Tuesday, raising concerns about inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 352 points, or 0.7 per cent, while t

According to CNBC, U.S. stock markets declined this week, with the Nasdaq falling over 4% to record its worst week since June, and the S&P 500 down approximately 2%. On Friday, the Nasdaq dropped 2.14%, the S&P 500 fell 1.09%, and the Dow Jones declined 0.34%. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both closed

According to Jin10, Venezuelan acting president Rodriguez announced on October 18 that the country expects to attract nearly $76 billion in investment in its oil and gas sector over the next five years. Rodriguez stated that the government has signed 61 agreements under a revised legal framework,

According to Russian state news agency TASS, Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated today that the Middle East crisis has depleted 2.2 billion barrels from global oil markets. He noted that supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain unrestored and prices remain elevated. Novak warned that if supply di

On Aug. 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (3:30 AM IST the next day), the US Stock Market News showed the Dow Jones ended up 160 points as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished higher. Treasury yields eased while oil prices retreated, with global oil prices dipping below $88 a barrel. Chip stocks jumped a day